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Nanny State Suffersa Blow in New York: Court Overturns Soda Ban

Mayor Michael Bloomberg exceeded his authority-The New York Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, has overturned a ban on the sale of large soda imposed at the behest of Michael Bloomberg in 2012, who said the law was a response to childhood obesity.

The court ruled the city of New York exceeded its authority when it restricted the size of drinks sold by street vendors, stadiums, movie theaters, restaurants and delis. The regulation limited drinks containing sugar to 16 ounces.